PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn to assimilate, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article. In other words, select a report of a single, original study.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to meet the following course outcomes:
1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice.
2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.
4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.
5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice.